Artist: Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige (歌川広重) Title: Horikiri Iris Garden Series: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo Size: approx. 40 × 28 cm Publisher: O-Edo Mokuhansha Reprint year: 1960s Original: approx. 1856 The print comes with its original folder, including Japanese notes about the work. About the work: Close-up irises from the swampy farm village of Horikiri, known for its master gardeners and renowned iris fields. A finely detailed flower print—beautiful design and an exceptionally rare reprint. About the Series: In 1856, Hiroshige began his final masterpiece: a series of 118 vertical woodblock prints capturing the spirit of old Edo. From cherry blossoms and fireworks to quiet riversides and lively festivals, each scene shows his gift for bold composition—such as framing Kinryuzan Temple through the Thunder Gate—and his refined use of color and bokashi shading. This iconic series stands as the peak of Hiroshige’s artistry. About the publisher: These classic designs were issued by the Tokyo publisher Oedo Mokuhansha during a renewed interest in ukiyo-e. Descended from an Edo-era publishing family, they upheld the traditional craft across generations. Their prints are beautifully made, high-quality reprints—an excellent choice for collectors seeking fine old woodblock editions.